The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast was established in May of 2018 as the first and only place where IFBB Bikini Pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting. Host, Celeste Rains-Turk, dives into the parts of these professionals' lives that aren't always openly discussed in the public eye or on social media​ (You know, the stuff we tend to wonder about the most).

The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the average gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities.

There are a wide range of topics discussed including, but DEFINITELY NOT limited to; post-show rebound, health complications, eating disorders, mental illnesses, winning mindset, dealing with losses, judges feedback, approaches to the stage, life outside of competing, money, relationships, philosophy, pursuing passions, and SO MUCH MORE!

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MELANIE ALBINIO; Fit Life or Fit Moment?, Food Language, Prep is Healthy, Social Media Cleanup, Self-Coaching, Why Natty in IFBB?

MELANIE ALBINIO; Fit Life or Fit Moment?, Food Language, Prep is Healthy, Social Media Cleanup, Self-Coaching, Why Natty in IFBB?

July 05, 20241 min read

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Melanie Albino, a 40-year-old natural competitor, who is a wife & mom, and an Elite coach for Team Elite Physique. She has been a prep coach since 2016 and a personal trainer for almost 20 years! Melanie first competed in 2012 and won her Pro card in 2019 after competing in 7 national shows. She has been self-coached since her second show. 

TOPICS COVERED

-progression of bikini

-competing as a natural athlete

-balancing family with competing

-being self-coached

-long road to Pro

-words we use around food

-managing an autoimmune disease

-dealing with social media

-working as a coach

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:00 bodybuilding as a lifestyle

9:57 impact of bodybuilding on her family

19:55 having an autoimmune disease

25:30 showing your body it’s safe

32:38 having a husband who is also fit

38:01 tips for dealing with unsupportive family

43:51 competing and social media

57:18 working with Team Elite Physique

61:32 being self-coached

73:19 natural IFBB shows

77:15 choosing to stay natural

84:25 advice for competitors 

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